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Para conocer la futura trayectoria del ciclón tropical y poder evitarlo:To estimate the future track of a tropical cyclone and avoid it:
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Correct answer: c) The possible track lies in an 80º sector, 40º on either side of the cyclone’s last known course
Why it is correct
As a safety margin against changes in the vortex’s heading, a danger sector 80º wide is plotted: 40º on either side of the cyclone’s last estimated course.
Why the others are not
- a) The margin is taken on both sides of the track, not only starboard.
- b) 40º is opened on either side in both hemispheres.
- d) The full sector is 40º on each side (80º in all).
How to work it out in the exam
- Cyclone danger sector: 80º (40º on each side of the track).
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 3ª convocatoria · CY Módulo genérico · question 4 Official paper · Official answer key
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